Editorial Standards

Our Commitment to Quality

Print Discuss is committed to providing high-quality ESL conversation questions that facilitate meaningful classroom discussions and language learning. This page outlines our editorial process and quality standards.

All content on Print Discuss is created by Aron Thode.

Content Creation Process

1. Topic Selection

Topics are chosen based on:

• Relevance to ESL learners' daily lives and interests
• Potential for generating meaningful conversation
• Appropriateness across cultural contexts
• Balance between accessible and challenging subjects

2. Question Development

Each conversation question is crafted to:

• Encourage extended responses rather than yes/no answers
• Progress from concrete to abstract thinking
• Include vocabulary appropriate to the target proficiency level
• Respect diverse cultural perspectives and experiences
• Promote critical thinking and personal reflection

3. Educational Alignment

Questions are designed with consideration for:

• CEFR Framework: Approximate alignment with Common European Framework levels (A1-C2)
• Speaking Skills: Focus on fluency, accuracy, and communication strategies
• Discussion Techniques: Facilitating turn-taking, elaboration, and respectful disagreement
• Classroom Practicality: Typically 15-25 questions per topic for 30-50 minute discussions

4. Quality Review

Before publication, question sets are evaluated for:

• Clarity and grammatical correctness
• Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
• Age-appropriateness for adult learners
• Logical progression from warm-up to deeper discussion
• Variety in question types and difficulty

Ongoing Maintenance

Content is periodically reviewed and updated to:

• Ensure continued relevance and accuracy
• Incorporate feedback from educators and learners
• Reflect current events and contemporary issues where appropriate
• Maintain alignment with evolving language teaching methodologies

Transparency

• Last Review Dates: Each topic page displays when content was last reviewed
• Attribution: All content is clearly attributed to the author
• Copyright: Content is protected under copyright (see Terms)

Educational Use

These conversation questions are designed for:

• ESL/EFL Classrooms: Teachers facilitating speaking practice
• Self-Study: Learners preparing for conversation or preparing discussion points
• Conversation Clubs: Facilitators seeking structured discussion topics
• Online Teaching: Instructors conducting virtual speaking lessons

Limitations

We acknowledge that:

• CEFR level estimates are approximate and may vary by learner background
• Cultural context affects question interpretation and appropriateness
• Effective use requires skilled facilitation and classroom management
• Questions are starting points, not comprehensive curricula

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Last updated: January 2026